Question

Solve #1 pls, I need to find the shortest side, median side, and longest side

Answer 1

Answer:

Shortest side = 39 cm.

Median side = 65 cm.

Longest side = 91 cm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The perimeter in total is 195 cm. The ratio of the sides are 3 : 5 : 7.

First, find how much parts there are as a whole, by combining the ratios:

3 + 5 + 7 = 15 parts.

Divide the total of parts from the total measurement:

195/15 = 13

Each part has the measurement of 13 cm.

1 part = 13 cm.

Use the following ratio to solve for each of the sides:

Shortest side: 3

3 x 13 = 39

Shortest side = 39 cm.

Median side: 5

5 x 13 = 65

Median side = 65 cm.

Longest side: 7

7 x 13 = 91

Longest side = 91 cm.

Check. Combine all side measurements together. They should equal 195:

39 + 65 + 91 = 195

(39 + 65) + 91 = 195

(104) + 91 = 195

195 = 195 (True).

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